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What is pheniramine maleate used for?

In the pharmaceutical industry, Pheniramine Maleate is a first-generation antihistamine belonging to the alkylamine class. As a pharmacist and manufacturer, I view this molecule as a foundational “sedating” antihistamine, highly valued for its potent anti-allergic properties and its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier for central effects.

At your WHO-GMP facility in Mumbai, Pheniramine (famously known under the brand Avil) is likely produced as 25 mg or 50 mg tablets and 22.75 mg/mL injections, serving as a critical agent in emergency and allergy portfolios.

Primary Clinical Indications

  • Allergic Reactions: Relief from hay fever, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy/watery eyes.

  • Skin Conditions: Effective management of urticaria (hives), angioedema, and pruritus (itching) associated with skin rashes or insect bites.

  • Motion Sickness: Prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during travel.

  • Acute Allergic Emergencies: When administered via injection, it serves as an adjunct to adrenaline for treating anaphylactic shock or severe drug reactions.

Mechanism: Competitive Receptor Antagonism

Pheniramine works by blocking the docks where histamine—the chemical responsible for allergy symptoms—tries to land.

Peripheral Action: It competes with free histamine for binding at receptor sites in the GI tract, uterus, large blood vessels, and bronchial smooth muscle.

Central Action: Unlike modern “non-drowsy” antihistamines, Pheniramine easily crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Sedative Effect: By blocking histamine receptors in the brain, it interferes with the signals that keep us alert, which is why it causes significant drowsiness.

The Pharmacist’s “Technical Warning”

As you promote your firm on digital platforms, providing these technical nuances is essential for clinical authority:

  • The “Sedation” Factor: Advise patients that this drug causes significant impairment. It should not be taken before driving or operating machinery.

  • Anticholinergic Profile: It can cause “drying” side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention. Use with extreme caution in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy.

  • Alcohol Interaction: Pheniramine significantly potentiates the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants, which can lead to dangerous levels of sedation.

The Manufacturer’s Perspective: Technical & Export

From a production and B2B standpoint at your facility in Mumbai:

  • The “Multi-Ingredient” Strategy: On your marketplace, highlight your Pheniramine + Phenylephrine or Pheniramine + Paracetamol combinations. These are high-volume exports for “Cold & Flu” markets in Africa and Southeast Asia.

  • Stability for Export: Pheniramine is stable but light-sensitive. Utilizing Amber-colored glass ampoules for injections and high-quality blister packaging for tablets ensures a 36-month shelf life in Zone IVb tropical regions.

  • Dossier Support: We provide full CTD/eCTD Dossiers to support your firm’s registration in international health tenders and for private B2B pharmacy networks.

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